Edge? Hmm, it sounds like you've heard it before, but it's actually not a device from the Korean brand. On the contrary, the Edge in question is the latest device from Infinix. This is because the main focus given by Infinix on this model is a thin and light design.
In addition, the Infinix NOTE Edge also features a bright display and a large capacity battery, thus increasing the comfort of daily use. More interestingly, the Edge is present as one of the first devices to use the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 chip, making it a fresh and competitive choice in today's smartphone market.
What's in the Box?
The Infinix NOTE Edge packaging box has two main color elements, namely black and gray. In the middle, the Infinix NOTE Edge model name is clearly visible along with the slogan World's First Mediatek Dimensity 7100 5G Platform.
When the box is opened, there is an additional box containing the device frame, user manual, warranty guarantee and VIP card. In addition, the smartphone is also included, and the unit I received comes in the Lunar Titanium color. In addition, the box also comes with a charging head and cable, thus completing the purchase package with the accessories that users need.
As usual, Infinix also provides a separate screen protector that users can install themselves if necessary. I recommend that this screen protector be installed first as it can be a useful additional feature to protect against scratches during daily use.
Usage Experience
My experience when holding this device at first felt quite familiar. I said to myself that the feeling was similar to when holding several devices from the vivo V series. This is because for the past few years, vivo has focused on designs that are thin, light and comfortable to hold. However, the experience turned out to be different when I reviewed the Infinix Note 50 Pro+. The Infinix NOTE Edge model feels much lighter with a weight of only 181 grams. Therefore, this device is suitable for daily use without causing a feeling of burden on the hand.
In addition, this device is equipped with a 3D curved display which I feel does not cause any problems when using. The 6.78-inch screen with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate is also capable of displaying sharp images, thus making the viewing experience more satisfying so far. In addition, the Infinix NOTE Edge also supports HDR content that looks beautiful when streaming videos, and this provides significant added value in the entertainment aspect. I also found the fingerprint sensor used to be quite responsive, while such a feature is rarely found on mid-range phones from a brand known for its budget-friendly offerings.
The standard button and port layout is the same as several other Infinix devices. However, if you examine the entire device, there is a quick access button that can be customized according to user needs. By default, long-pressing this button will open the camera application. However, users can change the function to various other options through the settings. In other words, the function of this button is similar to the additional buttons offered by several other manufacturers that are already on the market.
When looking at the back, many will certainly notice a hybrid element between the design of Apple devices and the Note50 Pro+. The two vertical camera bumps look similar to those on the Note50 Pro+, but without the addition of two other bumps. Next, the wider camera bump shows the influence of Apple device design, although not very noticeable overall. The camera setup of this phone includes a 50MP (f/1.8) main camera and a 13MP selfie camera.
It is also matched with Rear Dual Flash, in addition to offering various built-in photography options such as AI CAM, Portrait, Super Night, Video, Vlog, Slow Motion, Time Lapse and others. In terms of video recording, this device supports resolutions up to 2K/30FPS for the front and rear cameras, while Slow Motion Mode can be recorded at 720P/120FPS. Full usage will only be shared in the upcoming review article where I will give a full opinion for it.
Internal Hardware
NOTE Edge uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 chip, making it one of the first devices in the mid-range to be equipped with the chip. This chip is built based on 6nm technology and is specifically focused on providing a smoother daily experience in the affordable device category. Turning to the memory and storage aspects, this device comes with a choice of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It also comes with up to 8GB of Virtual RAM that can be manually changed according to the needs of each user.
Initial use did not show any problems or system failures, in fact, it worked well with the 120Hz screen provided. However, its smoothness is not comparable to several flagship devices that I have tested before. The process of downloading several applications simultaneously also took quite a long time but there were no system failures.
However, it is unfair to make a direct comparison because this device belongs to the mid-range category. In its class, the performance offered can be considered satisfactory without any system failures. However, this device will continue to be tested from time to time until the full review article is released.
In addition, this device runs the XOS 16 software based on Android 16. The user interface (UI) offered feels almost like iOS with the search space at the bottom, unlike XOS 15 which placed it at the top. This device is also equipped with the Active Halo Lighting feature which offers two lighting effect options, either Random Play or Fixed Effect.
If you choose Fixed Effect, there are three lighting styles namely Breath, Heartbeat and Twinkle. The color options can also be changed including red and green. In addition, it can also be set to time and brightness levels, in addition to being used for various things such as the start of the game, and Folax notifications.
The built-in AI Toolkit support also offers various functions including Problem Solving to solve math problems, Sound Recorder, Hi Translate and Folax. Other features provided include Multi-device Interconnection, scenario-based intelligence such as Circle to Search, AI Auto-Answer, Call Summarization and WhatsApp Call Translation.
For photography, there is a Photo Studio application which provides the Photo Cutouts function to intelligently cut out certain subjects in images. In addition, there is also Memories Album that can capture beautiful memories and create unique albums from the gallery based on themes such as people and landscapes.
Battery Capacity
This device is equipped with a 6500mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support. In the meantime, it also offers a Bypass Charging function that allows energy from the charger to be sent directly to the phone system without going through the battery first. As mentioned earlier, the charging head with cable is also provided in the purchase box. So far, I found that the battery can last more than 8 hours with full Wi-Fi use. However, it will continue to be tested in several more sessions until the full review is released.
Initial Views
Infinix NOTE Edge emphasizes the design of the device that is thin, light and equipped with a large capacity battery. The approach taken by Infinix is quite different because most brands now tend to return to a boxy design. However, Infinix chose to maintain the curved device approach.
This choice is not wrong because it still looks premium in its class, and is even quite suitable for daily use. Its build type can also be considered durable in the mid-range category. At the same time, interest in such designs is subjective and depends on individual considerations. For a comprehensive performance experience including photo results from this device, stay tuned for my full review article which will be published in the near future.
